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Studio Finna is a Nordic design agency operating on a wide range of projects from conceptual and spatial design to furniture and product design. The company is collaborating with both international and Finnish clients such as Bolia, Artek, Hakola, Ferm Living and Ikea of Sweden. Studio Finna is established 2014 by the dynamic duo, Hanna-Kaarina Heikkilä and Anni Pitkäjärvi.
The aim of the studio is to work on variable design projects and to be challenged to use the design knowledge in opening new opportunities. In the projects, artistic vision is combined with functionality and desirability. Studio Finna’s work has been exhibited globally for example in Italy, The United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Mexico.
Their works have piqued interest both in domestic and international magazines and blogs. The press coverage includes appearances in Wallpaper, Icon Magazine, Domus, Fiera, Elle, Wohn and Vogue. The heart of the studio is in Helsinki, Finland. Currently, Studio Finna has also a side office in Brussels, Belgium.
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TO US
Studio Finna Creative Oy
Unioninkatu 45 F 82,
00170, Helsinki
Finland
info(a)studiofinna.com
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PEOPLE BEHIND
THE COMPANY
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Anni Pitkäjärvi
Designer / Co-founder
anni(a)studiofinna.com
+358 40 57 27 484
Anni Pitkäjärvi is a dynamic problem solver with hands-on approach to various design challenges. She has a master’s degree in furniture and spatial design from Aalto University. She has also graduated as industrial designer. Anni’s signature style in design is clear and reduced but never boring. In her design practice she wants to combine artistic vision and feasibility to mass-production.
“I want to design insightful and emotionally touching objects and furniture without forgetting usability.”
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Hanna-Kaarina Heikkilä
Designer / Co-founder
hk(a)studiofinna.com
+358 40 5330403
Hanna-Kaarina Heikkilä is a multi-disciplinary designer who has skills, knowledge, and experience from architectural projects to smallest details in product design. In her work strategic thinking is combined with practical knowledge and experience. Hanna-Kaarina has a master’s degree in design from Aalto University. She has also studied architecture in Tampere University. Hanna-Kaarina has worked and studied abroad in Japan, Denmark, and Sweden.
” I prefer to enhance my creativity and knowledge through various categories of design. I believe that design thinking and design methods can be used in multiple settings. I am an enthusiastic explorer who wants to face new challenges and discover intriguing opportunities.”
AWARDS
2024 “Leikki ei lopu” -design competition, Aarikka
2024 Protos, Imu design, FLOW coat rack and TROPHIES OF FAILURE (with Hanna Säll) Habitare 11-15.9.2024
2021 Puupinta 2021, Karava tuntee puun- design competition
2017 The Most Coveted New Brand from Isaloni 2017, Coveted magazine
2016 The Promise of the Future-prize, Muotogaala, Luomo Collective, Helsinki, Finland
2016 Toimittajien tusina 2016, The 12 best Finnish interior design products of the year 2016. Pinna hatshelf
2016 Talentshop, Imu design
2015 Protoshop, Imu design, Pinna hatshelf, Winner of the public vote!
2014 Protoshop, Imu design, Lempi shelf. Winner of the public vote!
GRANTS
2022 Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2021 Furniture Foundation
2021 Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2020 Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2019 The Finnish Cultural Foundation
2018 Furniture Foundation
2017 Asko Foundation Grant
2017 Furniture Foundation
2017 Aalto Universitys Grant
2017 The Finnish-Danish Cultural Foundation
2016 Aalto University Grant
2016 The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland
2016 Aalto University Grant
2016 Asko Foundation Grant
2016 Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2015 The Finnish Cultural Foundation
EXHIBITIONS AND
TRADE SHOWS
2024 Protos, HABITARE 11-15.9.2024, Helsinki, Finland
2024 Universo Satellite, 25 Years of Salone Satellite 16-28.4.2024, Triannale Milano, Italy
2023 Pause exibition, Lokal, 17.2-25.3.2023, Helsinki Finland2022 Signals exibition, HABITARE, Helsinki, Finland
2022 Colour garden by Hakola 31.05-1.9.2022, Greenhouse Helsinki, Finland
2022 City of the Future – Children's design week installation and workshop
2021 Kantava maa – Solid Ground, Helsinki, Finland
2020 Gathering, A summer Salon 4.6-15.8.2020, Lokal, Helsinki, Finland
2019 Japanese design today 100 years, Helsinki , Finland
2019 Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair, Ferm Livings
2018 Helsinki collection, Adorno.design
2018 Signals exhibiton, HABITARE, Helsinki, Finland
2018 Side Show, Paja&Bureau, Helsinki, Finland
2018 Shaping the Future, Berlin and Prague
2018 Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair, Adea Oy and Ferm Living
2017 Shaping the Future, Dublin and Stoke-on-Trend
2017 Enter and Encounter, Finnish Design 100 Years Anniversary exhibition, Design Museum, Helsinki, Finland
2017 HABITARE, Eco design - exhibition, Helsinki, Finland
2017 HABITARE, Hakola and Adea Oy.
2017 Salone Satellite, Salone del Mobile, Milan, Italy
2017 Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair, Adea Oy.
2017 Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair, Hiipakka Oy.
MAGAZINES
9/2024 Koti ja keittiö,Finland
5/2024 DDN Magazine - Issue 292, Italy
7/2022 Deko, Finland
7/2022 Avotakka, Finland
5/2022 Helsingin Sanomat, Finland
3/2022 DDN Magazine, Italy
10/2021 Koti ja Keittiö, Finland
8/2020 Avotakka, Finalnd
8/2020 Pirkka, Finland
4/2020 Wallpaper, England
10/2019 Deko, Finland
5-6/2019 Asun #4, Finland
4/2019 Domino, USA
4/2019 Deko, Finland
2/2019 Elle, Denmark
2/2019 Asun, Finland
2/2019 Kori ja Keittiö, Finland
2/2019 Gloria Koti, Finland
1/2019 AD, Italy
1/2019 Deko, Finland
WEB
6/2024 Habitare Protos designers
2/2019 Nordic Nature, Ferm Living
5/2017 Yellow Trace, Brightest Young Talent and Independent Designers in Milan 2017.
5/2017 Design.Daily, Salone Satellite - Young designers showcase, Milan 2017.
4/2017 Yellow Trace, Highlights from Milan Design Week 2017.
4/2017 Sight Unseen, Up and Coming, A Studio Aiming to Bring More Curves and Coziness to Finnish Design
4/2017 Design Milk, Milan Design Week 2017: New Blood and Old Hands at SaloneSatellite
4/2017 Discover The Most Coveted New Brand from Isaloni 2017: Studio Finna
11/2016 Wallpaper, Model home: an upscale dream house for living dolls is a vision in pastel. Tovi shelf.
9/2016 Wallpaper, Helsinki Design Week 2016 reveals a Finland steeped in tradition, with an eye on its future. Lempi shelf.
9/2016 Design Milk, Helsinki Design Week 2016: Design Takes Over the Finnish Capital, Tovi shelf.
4/2016 Wallpaper, Tovi-shelf and O-lamp.
4/2016 IFDM, Luomo collective, O-lamp.
10/2015 Wallpaper; Artek tea room
IN PRODUCTION
NEW! Scribe pendant lamp for Bolia 8/2024
NEW! ACKJA pendant lamp for Ikea of Sweden
NEW! MOLNART led-lamp for Ikea of Sweden
ACKJA table lamp for Ikea of Sweden
Scribe floor and wall lamp for Bolia 3/2023
HÅRSLINGA Floor lamp for Ikea of Sweden
SMÄLLSPIREA tealight holder and two vases for Ikea of Sweden
HALVTOM spice grinder, spice jar, tray, oil and vinegar bottles for Ikea of Sweden. 1/2023
Scribe table lamp for Bolia 8/2022
Bed range for Hakola 5/2022
KALLFRONT Pendant lamp shade (big) for Ikea of Sweden.
KALLFRONT Pendant lamp shade (small) for Ikea of Sweden.
TVÅLSJÖN Toilet accessories for Ikea of Sweden.
DEJSA Pendant lamp for Ikea of Sweden.
DEJSA Table lamp for Ikea of Sweden.
LILLASJÖN Toilet accessories for Ikea of Sweden.
BJÖRKÅN/NYSJÖN Bathroom furniture for Ikea of Sweden.
VÄLVÅRDAD Dish rack set for Ikea of Sweden.
SKOGSVIKEN Bathroom accessories for Ikea of Sweden.
ENHET / TVÄLLEN Bathroom sink family for Ikea of Sweden.
FINNSTARR Table lamp design with Kevin Gouriou for Ikea of Sweden.
BARRSLINGA LED Ceiling lamp design with Kevin Gouriou for Ikea of Sweden.
NORAFORS LED Pendant lamp design with Kevin Gouriou for Ikea of Sweden.
MUDDUS, HORNAVA, TÄNNFORSEN Mirrors for Sesvan
SÄLLSKAPLIG Tableware set for Ikea of Sweden.
ORSALA Table lamp design with Kevin Gouriou for Ikea of Sweden.
FINNSTARR Table lamp design with Kevin Gouriou for Ikea of Sweden.
SOLVINDEN Led-lights, Ikea of Sweden.
SOLBLEKT Summer products, Ikea of Sweden.
UTRUSTNING Thermos jug and TROLIGTVIS trip mug design with Kevin Gouriou for Ikea of Sweden.
PUJO Coat stand for Ferm Living
PUJO Hanging coat rack for Ferm Living
SJÄLVSTÄNDIG: Tapes, Floor cushion, Patterns, Rugs, Vase, Bowl with legs, Trays for Ikea of Sweden.
SAMMANHANG: Cork cabinet, Tray stand and trays, Cork box set of 3, Square glass box with lid, Grey box with lid, set of 4. for Ikea of Sweden.
JÄMFÖRA Knife set and stand for Ikea of Sweden.
PUJO Coat rack and Pujo wall table for Ferm Living
HAVU Champagne glass pattern for Ritzenhoff
SAIMAA Napkin print for Duni, Aarikka, Finland
FÖRDUBBLA Knife set for Ikea of Sweden.
KAARNA Cabinet collection for Hiipakka (Sotka / Finland 100 years collection )
SAIMAA Collection, Spring/Summer 2017, 2018 for Aarikka
PINNA Hat shelf for Okdesign
LEMPI Shelf for Hakola (2015)
CLIENTS AND
COLLABORATIONS
Aarikka
Artek
Bolia
Ikea of Sweden
Ferm Living
OkDesign
Innolux
Pilke lights
Hakola
Hiipakka
Ritzenhoff (Icy form)
Spring Copenhagen
WOUD
Merkki
Monena
Costo
Linak
Aalto University
Arcada Library
UploudAudio
Ahlmstrom-Munksjö
Koskisen
Teknos
Tikkurila
Adorno
Saariaho Järvenpää Gallery
Lokal Gallery
